With a population of 5.285, New Castle is a must-see destination in Delaware, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in New Castle to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jessop's Tavern (114 Delaware St) and Booth House Tavern (222 Delaware St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Castle in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 104 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in New Castle, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to New Castle from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 30h 55m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Castle. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 0h 34m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Brunswick, expect to pay about $8 for a 0h 52m trip.
Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 181 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Megabus, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 177 km and will cost you around $15. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 282 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle and Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington - New Castle.
Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in New Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.88 and $25.18. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.